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Fever to 2 month old baby
My baby is 2 month old . He has fever 37.5 degree.
I gave him paracetamol yesterday night but still fever did not fade .
What has to be done?
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Consult with your Pediatrician for further evaluation.
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As baby is so young and having fever, so it's better to consult pediatrician for examination...
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consult nearby pediatrician...
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Temperature in a 2 month old is not good, consult a nearby paediatrician.
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Dr. N V Tejaswini
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi! Any temperature above 37.5c/99.5f consider and give paracetamol which is safest in babies. Check if you are giving adequate dose according to weight of the child.
In 2 months baby any rise in temperature, better get checked with your pediatrician to look for any focus of infection.
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